Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $79.5 million (86.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 71 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $106.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.5M | 86.1K t |
| 2023 | $80.5M | 99.1K t |
| 2022 | $102.1M | 108.1K t |
| 2021 | $102.7M | 128.3K t |
| 2020 | $77.8M | 137.1K t |
| 2019 | $72.7M | 90.8K t |
| 2018 | $103.0M | 129.3K t |
| 2017 | $106.6M | 135.6K t |
Where the United States exports heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to
Most of it went to Canada (23%), Mexico (23%), Costa Rica (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.3M | 23% |
| Mexico | $18.1M | 23% |
| Costa Rica | $7.7M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $3.7M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports to the United States
The United States imported $53.4 million of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) in 2024 (72.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 144 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $28.5M | 53% |
| Australia | $16.4M | 31% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| India | $2.1M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $681K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $299K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $221K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $213K | 0.4% |
| China | $204K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports (HS 4804.51): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4804.51: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exported by the United States?
The United States exported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 71 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Mexico (23%) and Costa Rica (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $106.6 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $106.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. The United States imported $53.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Australia and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.51. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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